A*STAR

Senior Scientist, SVS/DMD, ARTC

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeFull-time1 months ago

About the role

AI summarised

The Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) seeks a Senior Scientist to lead research in modelling and optimisation for complex industry challenges, focusing on enterprise multi-resource planning. The role involves integrating AI/ML, mathematical optimisation, and digital simulation to address operational challenges like production scheduling and capacity planning, while also developing proposals, publishing research, and mentoring junior researchers.

ResearchFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and collaborate with other scientists on research integrating AI/ML, mathematical optimisation, and digital simulation to address industry-driven operational challenges, including production scheduling, operations planning, capacity planning, and process optimisation.
  • Work with research engineers to translate research outcomes into deployable industrial solutions.
  • Develop competitive research proposals and foster collaborations with industry and academic partners (e.g., MNCs, IHLs, other research institutes).
  • Publish at leading academic journals and conferences to contribute A*STAR's reputation as a leading R&D organisation.
  • Mentor junior researchers and students in scientific methods and research professionalism.

Requirements

  • PhD in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field with a focus on optimisation, simulation, AI/ML, or data science.
  • 3+ years of post-PhD research experience (Senior Scientist level).
  • Strong knowledge of production scheduling, operations/capacity planning, and inventory/sourcing analytics in manufacturing contexts.
  • Solid background in simulation (e.g., DES), mathematical optimisation (e.g., exact methods, meta-heuristics, surrogate-based algorithms), and AI/ML (e.g., reinforcement learning, genetic programming).
  • Proficiency in Python for programming and algorithm development; C#/.NET or software engineering experience is advantageous.
  • Experience addressing real-world industry problems.
  • Strong publication record in top-tier journals and conferences.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills across technical and business audiences.
  • Positive, proactive mindset with the ability to collaborate and influence across multidisciplinary stakeholders.